SANTO DOMINGO– The XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 continue to write new chapters in the history of regional sport. As the competitions progress and the number of medals up for grabs increases, the medal count is beginning to reflect a clear trend: Mexico maintains a solid lead over the other delegations, while the fight for the remaining positions remains open.
According to the official results platform of the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, the Mexican team leads the standings with 66 gold medals, 52 silver and 37 bronze, a performance that allows them to maintain a comfortable advantage over Colombia.
The Colombian delegation holds second place with 36 gold medals, followed by Cuba with 16, and Venezuela with 12. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic remains in fifth position in the medal count with 10 gold, 12 silver and 35 bronze medals, boosted by the support of competing in front of their home crowd.
This is how the medal count stands
| Position | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 66 | 52 | 37 |
| 2 | Colombia | 36 | 37 | 25 |
| 3 | Cuba | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| 4 | Venezuela | 12 | 21 | 41 |
| 5 | Dominican Republic | 10 | 12 | 35 |
With several disciplines still awaiting champions, the positions could change in the coming days, especially among the delegations occupying positions from second to fifth place.
BMX Racing joins the sports program
The competitive agenda continues this Thursday, July 30, with a new day of action that incorporates one of the most anticipated disciplines on the calendar: BMX Racing, a modality that will make its debut in this edition of the Games.
In addition, events will continue to be held in sports that continue to award medals and accumulate points for the overall medal count.
Competitions scheduled for this Thursday
| Sport | Activity |
|---|---|
| BMX Racing | Start of competitions |
| Cycling | Continuation of testing |
| Shot | Qualifying rounds and finals |
| Archery | Competitions of the day |
| Volleyball | Matches on the official schedule |
The specific venues and times for each competition are available in the official program of the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
Dominican Republic seeks to move closer to the top positions
For the Dominican delegation, the day represents a new opportunity to expand their medal count and strengthen their position in the overall standings.
Competing as hosts has allowed the country to add medals in different disciplines during the first days of the event, while Dominican athletes continue in the race for new podium finishes in a schedule that still has several finals to come.
With Mexico firmly in the lead and an intense battle raging for the rest of the medal table, the Central American and Caribbean Games maintain the competitive pace that characterizes the region's main multi-sport event.
Recommended readings:
- This is the competition schedule for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games
- The Dominican Republic has won ten gold medals; this Wednesday will be another key day at the Central American and Caribbean Games
- With a colorful ceremony of impressive lights and cultural identity, the Dominican Republic inaugurates the Central American and Caribbean Games
